White House Asks OpenAI to Delay GPT 5.6 Release

The White House requested OpenAI to slow the public release of its new GPT 5.6 model.

The White House has asked OpenAI to delay the broad public release of its new model, GPT 5.6, over safety concerns. Instead of a general release, OpenAI reportedly plans to share GPT 5.6 with a select group of partners. This decision follows a request from the Trump administration, with OpenAI's CEO reportedly stating that the government would be "approving access customer by customer" during an initial preview period.

This move by the Trump administration aligns with a recent push for federal oversight of new AI models. Earlier this month, an executive order was signed directing certain AI companies to voluntarily submit new models for testing before public release. The Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy reportedly asked for this limited release, and OpenAI staffers "worked closely" with the government on the upcoming release.

This situation echoes a prior event where Anthropic limited the release of its Claude Mythos model through Project Glasswing, citing its power and potential for misuse. The current delay for GPT 5.6 suggests a growing governmental concern regarding the capabilities and potential risks of advanced AI models, particularly given their ability to write malware and execute ransomware attacks autonomously.

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